But so-called “mind-sports” were not included in the Revenue exemption, leading to an appeal by the English Bridge Union which was thrown out. Entry into the UK Chess Challenge costs schools £40 for 30 pupils and £15 for every 15 thereafter. “I’m not saying chess should be a considered a sport,” Mr Basman said. “It is not […]

It is the Olympics for chess players. It is also the equivalent of tennis’s Davis and Fed Cups. As many as 176 countries will compete at the Chess Olympiad, the opening move of which will be made at the Azerbaijan capital of Baku on Thursday. And India is a serious contender for medals, even in […]

But so-called “mind-sports” were not included in the Revenue exemption, leading to an appeal by the English Bridge Union which was thrown out. Entry into the UK Chess Challenge costs schools £40 for 30 pupils and £15 for every 15 thereafter. “I’m not saying chess should be a considered a sport,” Mr Basman said. “It is not […]

But so-called “mind-sports” were not included in the Revenue exemption, leading to an appeal by the English Bridge Union which was thrown out. Entry into the UK Chess Challenge costs schools £40 for 30 pupils and £15 for every 15 thereafter. “I’m not saying chess should be a considered a sport,” Mr Basman said. “It is not […]

It is the Olympics for chess players. It is also the equivalent of tennis’s Davis and Fed Cups. As many as 176 countries will compete at the Chess Olympiad, the opening move of which will be made at the Azerbaijan capital of Baku on Thursday. And India is a serious contender for medals, even in […]

The world in general, and the Middle East in particular, has been likened to a giant chessboard with two arms coming out from heaven picking up chess pieces representing nations and moving them around. Man’s decisions determines the direction of the pieces. As one piece is moved, the opponent responds in tandem […]